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Everybody’s favourite ape is back and his new zany adventures are throwing an amazing new amount of life into the popular, 33-year-old franchise.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze revives the formula that made the previous versions of the game so enjoyable and thanks to a few new tweaks, as well as some seriously ingenious game design, even the most advanced video gamers will be thumping their chests and begging for more.

The game sees the famous ape family; Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Cranky Kong and Dixie Kong, teaming up to stop an invading army from the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Evil penguins, walrus, polar bears and other icy invaders have taken over the islands that make up Donkey Kong Country. Donkey leads his furry friends through various obstacles and perilous situations to restore his beloved jungle home.

Gameplay is pretty much what one would expect from previous titles in the franchise. Players control Donkey Kong and have him bounce, roll and pound his way through the jungle. Each of his companions have different skills to help Donkey on his way. Cranky has a cane that extends and helps Donkey bounce over dangerous objects, Diddy has his jetpack which propels Donkey over large pits and objects when a simple jump won’t suffice.

Picking and choosing who to use when presents an interesting twist on gameplay in that it provides numerous ways to traverse levels.

However, the levels can be extremely difficult. While they aren’t impassable, younger players are sure to grow frustrated and may even turn away from the title because of the difficulty of some situations. Older more experienced gamers will find plenty of challenges to keep them occupied.

At a time when the Wii U is struggling to maintain sales momentum, Nintendo’s stable of lovable characters keep coming to its rescue, giving gamers new reasons to turn their attention back to the company’s offerings. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is no exception. It takes an aging title and breathes fresh new life into it, in a way that sure to please older gamers and younger players alike.

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